Principal Executive Recruiter

Ready to be a Titan? ServiceTitan is the leading software platform for the trades, powering the businesses that keep the world running. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role sitting at the intersection of talent strategy and business execution. As the Principal Executive Recruiter, you will own the end-to-end search for ServiceTitan's most consequential hires - VP, SVP, and confidential roles across every function. You will serve as a trusted advisor to our most senior leaders, delivering not just candidates but market intelligence, competitive insight, and a point of view on talent. At ServiceTitan, Executive Recruiting is not a support function - it is a strategic driver of growth, and this role sits at the center of that. You will report directly to the Global Head of Talent Acquisition and partner closely with our C-suite and executive leaders to drive executive hiring. You'll join a 25+ person global TA team organized across GTM, G&A, R&D, and Executive functions - and serve as the point of excellence for executive search across all of them.

Own the Executive Search Function Lead full-cycle executive searches for VP, SVP, and proactive roles globally, from intake through offer close and onboarding handoff Serve as the primary point of contact and strategic advisor to C-suite hiring managers throughout each search Design and execute bespoke search strategies for each role - including market mapping, target company lists, outreach sequencing, and candidate positioning Manage a small portfolio of concurrent confidential searches with rigorous discretion and timeline discipline Deliver Strategic Partnership to Senior Leaders Build trusted relationships with the CPO, CFO, CTPO, General Counsel, and other functional heads to deeply understand their organizational needs and long-term talent vision Present candidate slates, market benchmarks, and competitive intelligence in polished, executive-ready formats Advise stakeholders on organizational design, leveling, and talent availability when headcount plans are being built - not just filled Influence offer strategy, compensation structure, and negotiation posture for critical executive hires Build the Pipeline Before You Need It Maintain a living talent map of executive-level talent across key functions and geographies - including competitors, adjacent industries, and passive candidates in long-term relationships Partner with the People team leadership on succession planning frameworks for VP+ roles and key leadership positions globally Cultivate a proprietary network of executives who trust ServiceTitan as a destination employer, even before a role is open Operate with Data and Market Intelligence Develop and deliver regular executive talent market reports covering compensation trends, supply/demand dynamics, and competitor moves Track and report executive search metrics - time-to-fill, offer acceptance rate, diversity of slate, and source of hire - to the Head of TA and People leadership Partner with Total Rewards and Finance on exec-level compensation benchmarking and equity modeling for offer scenarios Elevate ServiceTitan's Executive Brand Serve as a brand ambassador to high-caliber executive talent, delivering a world-class candidate experience that reflects ServiceTitan's culture and ambition Partner with Communications and Marketing on executive employer branding narratives for target markets Represent ServiceTitan at executive-level industry events, forums, and networks to build brand credibility with senior leaders What you'll bring: 10+ years of experience, with 5+ years placing successful VP+ level leaders at high-growth technology companies - in-house, retained search firm, or both Demonstrated ability to run confidential, complex searches with senior-level discretion and stakeholder management acuity Expert-level command of executive sourcing strategies - direct outreach, network mapping, research methodologies, and LinkedIn